Dog Health Questions: Anyone know the name of the dog trainer I am looking for in Kansas City?

A few months ago I was surfing the internet looking for a dog training program for my dog.Then school started and I wasn't able to get into any of the programs with my schedule. I remember there was this one dog training program in the KC area that that advertised having your dog trained while you were on vacation. I remember that it was kind of like a boarding place, but they worked with your dog in a training sense, not just boarded it for you.

I only ask this because I rescued my dog from a shelter, and they suspected he was abused. I have further decided that he had been abused by a man, because new men come around that he doesn't know, he growls and is very unfriendly, but he doesn't do this with strange women that he meets. He understands sit, down, stand, stay, and come. He is a very well behaved dog. However, he still lacks confidence, he occasionally does the nervous peeing thing, he doesn't really know how to play with toys, and he still is not comfortable when strangers (men) come around.

I also ask this because, not that I don't want to be involved with his training, but I am leaving for a week at the end of March. I was going to leave him with my parents and brother, and they love my dog...but this nervous peeing thing has started up again more so than normal lately, and my mom isn't a huge animal fan, especially on her new carpet. I would just really hate to leave him there, him get freaked out, squirt, then my mom start yelling, making him more nervous, and he pees more. It just seems like I am setting him up for failure.

I figure if I need to board him, I might as well board him somewhere where they will work with him, and maybe help his confidence and fear of strangers. Problem is, I can't seem to find it on the internet anymore. Does anyone know the name of the place I am looking for?

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I did a search on Google Maps and came up with "A Dogs Fun Playce". They are in KC, MO and they do boarding training. Hopefully this is the one you were looking for?? Just make sure it's positive reinforcement training.

Here's the link: http://www.adogsfunplayce.com/index.html

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• No idea. A word of caution about board-and-train - most of them (especially those that have been in business for 10 years or more) use punishment (including shock collars). I don't recommend this for any dog but certainly not one who has fear issues. Research carefully and make sure that positive reinforecement is the primary teaching tool. And, of course, your dog should meet the staff before you commit to make sure he isn't afraid of them.
  
  Also, you didn't mention which state!
  
  Here is one that looks promising in KC, Missouri. http://goodpupkc.com/

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Dog Health Questions: Which is the most respect dog trainer certificate?

I would like to look into switching careers. I see many online courses for dog training but which one is for real? Thanks.... ironic want to change from mail man to dog trainer :)

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Ha that's funny- mail man to trainer...
I would think that if you are going to be doing obedience training that it is National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors - NADOI
You might want to look into these as well
Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals
Certification at the highest level , Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors
National Dog Trainers Association
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Therapy Dogs International
Animal Behavior Society
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
American Dog Owners Association
United States Dog Agility Association *EDIT* I'm going to star this for you to see if you can get some more answers

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Dog Health Questions: How to dog train your puppy ?

learn to sit,stay, down, up, and potty train!

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I taught my dog how to fetch at 7 weeks. I later taught him to sit, roll over, shake hands, etc...about 9 weeks. I used doggie treats called snausages. First you have to let them know what you are wanting them to do. Such as.. shaking hands... say "your command" and grab their paw. give them a treat.... keep doing that... soon enough they will be giving you their paw at their own will.
You need to be good with your commands. You need to use the same command name and not switch them. Such as high five.... or shake.... or hand shake... Dont switch them around. Once the dog learns the trick that is the command you need to use. This could confuse a dog by trying to use different words as your command.

Potty Train.... This is a tough one. I trained 3 cats and one dog by doing this.
(You will need to have time to do this)
Take them out every 2 hours... keep them out until they use the bathroom. As soon as they use the bathroom then you need to say good boy.. or good girl... (yanno as if your proud) dogs sense your tone of voice. Take them in immediately. The next 2 hours... do the same thing. Soon enough they will learn that going outside means to use the bathroom. Works like a charm. It does take time and patience to do it this way though.
As they get older you can start taking them out less and less. They will learn to hold it until it is time to go outside. Do this gradually. If they must go they will usually give you a sign by going to the door or scratching at you for your attention. Even barking... They may bark to let you know they need to go. Hope this helps you out.

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• Don't know about the sit, stay, down and up but I do know about the potty training. If you want your pup to go outside, do not put down papers. He/she will get use to going on that and will not go outside.
  When you feed your pup be sure to take them outside and walk them around within the first 20 minutes. They will do their business, praise him/her and go back inside. A puppy has to go more often than a dog. Once they are out of the puppy stage you can train them to go longer. You may even have to get up during the night to let them out when they are small. Don't worry, dogs are smart. A dog will not go where they sleep either.


• Always positive reinforcement! Say "sit", show them sit, immediate treat. Say "sit", show them sit, immediate treat. Over and over, they'll get it. Be succint. No "please sit, puppy, puppy" or lots of extra words. Say the command firmly but at a normal volume. And no spanking, it slows down the training process. Usually a dog will learn a trick from one person and not apply it to another person, so you may have to have everyone in the house do this.


• With lots of patience, treats, time, and love. I'd enroll him in puppy kindergarden. If you can't afford classes read some books on dog training.


• BE CONSISTANT!!!!!!!!


• To train to sit stay, use a leash, and show them leash and when leash is lowered to ground, say sit, then up and pick up leash. When they learn to sit and rise , you can lay the leash down and say stay, If you use hand signals with verbal commands you probably will find your puppy will learn faster. Potty training is just a matter of taking him out each time you feed him. If he makes a mess clean the area with ammonia in clear water to remove the smell. so your puppy hasn't a marked spot to potty.


• SIT
  What you have to do is say sweetie sit as you take a treat and hold it above his nose. Move that hand behind his head his hips will go down And praise him give her the treat and practice it allot and then she will get the hang of it.
  
  Down
  Make your dog sit, once she is sitting show her a treat and say down sweetie move the treat from her nose to the floor right in front of her front paws. Lead her nose to the floor. As her head follows the treat, your left hand can be resting on her shoulders to help her lie down. If she tries to pop up hold her down with your other hand. Once she is done praise her give her the treat and keep practicing.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help!?!?

How can I train my dog to do tricks, for example,
sit, stay, play dead, roll over,
I have a chocolate lab puppy and need advice fast,
Please and Thank you :)

Do a Good Job of Dog Training

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Training = Patience from the owner and pup + lots of treats!!!!

My yellow lab knows sit, come, a bit of down and stay, get a book, that really helps!

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• how old?


• these are basic commands...go to a class...all dogs need that anyways...also books help. A couple of tips that I can give you: Say what you mean and say it once not ten times "sit, sit, sit...." they heard you the first time. Show them if they don't know. Also find two different words for down...such as..."lay down" or "down" and "off" when you want them off the furniture. If you say down...they may get confused and think it's "lay down".


• for sit. push here butt down and when shes sitting give her a treat. kept doing that until she get it right


• I have a 3 year old dog and I have trained her very well! Find a snack that your dog likes (I used bacon bits) and work with your puppy everyday on one thing and give him/her the snack each time he/she does it right.
  
  Start with sit, say the command clearly and show him/her what you want by gently pushing on his/her bottom and adjusting the puppy.
  
  The best way to potty train is to take him out every 2 hrs and after he eats/drinks and first thing in the morning. If you get into the habit of always saying "go potty" when you take the puppy outside it will get used to hearing that and go on command. That way if you are at a park or on someones lawn he/she wont automatically go the puppy will wait for the comand that it is OK.


• It's important with all dog training but especially with young puppies to use lots of encouragement, praise and rewards (positive reinforcement) in your training. Start your puppy training sessions as soon as your little puppy arrives at your home. Set your puppy up to succeed, concentrate on developing desirable habits in your puppy and preventing undesirable behavior. It's much a better alternative to put your puppy on the right path from the start, rather than trying to correct established problem behaviors later on.
  
  Keep your training sessions short, consistent and always have fun. The key to shaping your puppy's behavior is to start out with very easy commands, continue to build on these successes and apply heaps of repetition. Base your training sessions around trust and mutual respect rather than old school methods based on punishment and harsh corrections. In this environment you will find that your puppy loves his training sessions and his confidence will grow with each and every session.
  
  Always remember that you are dealing with a very immature young animal. Be realistic, flexible, patient and always fair. Your puppy doesn't just automatically know this stuff! It's all new to him and he is bound to have the odd slip up and mistake along the way. Don't worry about these mistakes, just move on and do your best to prevent them in the future.


• Labs are an intelligent breed.
  You simply need the time to dedicate to training. If you have some basic knowledge of training a dog you are already ahead of the game.
  There are numerous books out there on training as well as websites that offer guidance.
  
  Patience, rewards, and teaching one thing at a time (don't attempt to teach more than one trick) is the best approach.
  
  Teaching your dog 'tricks' like sit, stay, and down are very useful when it comes to tending to your dog.
  I also teach on your side so my dog will lay on its side with its head on the ground.
  Settle and leave it are a couple of other lessons that can be beneficial too.


• well i have 2 golden retrievers.
  so somewhat the same.
  
  time.
  patience.
  treats.. depending on the dog.
  
  to teach them *sit* you first say sit and thier name firmly then you kinda act like there is a string attached to thier nose and you start at thier nose and have all your fingers touching you thumb (to give you an idea of what your hand should be like) then you bring your hand upward. this tends to bring the dogs attention to your hand so it follows your and the back end goes down. another way is tapping thier back end above thier tail which gives them the idea of sitting. always reward the dog by saying good dog, petting it, or a treat.
  
  lay down you get it into the sit position and do the same hand thing but bring your hand downward to the ground. otherwise you can pull out thier legs lighty to bring hten to the laying postion. again reward it.
  
  play dead... never tried it.. my dogs dont have to big of a brain ; ]
  
  roll over is tough but just guid ethe dog onto its back. and praise it.
  
  (remember to always say firmly what you want it to do first)
  
  stay takes time. start with the dog sitting at your feet hold your hand out as if you were saying stop. start at its nose and slowly take steps backwards, repeating stay the whole time. if dog doesnt stay and it moves to you you must bring it back to where it was to begin with and try it again. dont give up. when you get the dog to stay from the distance you want say come and put your hand down. then reward it.
  
  extras:
  
  shake.. just say shake and pick up your dogs paw. it will get it eventually
  
  high five comes easy once they get shake down.
  --------------------------------------…
  its best to work with your dog for short periods of time and more often. so like 10-15 minutes maybe 2-3 times a day to give you an idea. just for being they dont have to long of attention spans cuz they have alot of energy. also reward it after by playing fetch or an activity your puppy likes!
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  well thats all the stuff i learned and how to do it!
  it worked on my dogs.
  i really hope it helps you and good luck!
  =) have fun with your puppy!
  i bet its adorable.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training help?

Ok i'm pretty sure you've seen questions that i've posted about what to name my golden retriever and good stuff like that. Well i need some training help. I've been trying to get him to stop jumping but it does not work. and when i let him out of his kennel he runs off and goes crazy ( i let him out everyday so it's maybe an energy buildup thing) and when i try to put him on a leash he jumps up like a freakin buckin bronco and he's wild and out there....but at some points he's not. like when u tell him to sit..he will and u can hug up on him and stuff..but as soon as u back off he'll jump up and go crazy! maybe he's happy then but idk...and he's doin well sometimes on a leash but sometimes he pulls away and jumps....i realllly need some help plz

btw he's not aggressive at all! he hasn't growled, bitten, or snapped at anyone since i got him (well duh he's a golden retriever.) o yea how can i get him associated with water? he's kinda scared of it....

plz and thank u

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He's just over excitable.
Make it a rule that unless he has all 4 feet on the floor, he is being completely ignored. If he jumps up, stop looking at him and silently turn your back to him.
When he gets excited because you have his leash, drop it and walk away until he calms down. If he continues to get excited when you put the leash on him, clip it to his collar and walk away until he is calm.
He's hyperactive and excitable because you continue to give him attention and what he wants (like walks) when he's in this excited state.
Patience is key. It will take a while, but if you continue to ignore him when he's excited, you will start to see results.

Dog Training Fundamentals

• when he does that stuff give him some water and food, and put him alone in a large bathroom,or room,...after about 3 minutes let him out,..if he still is going crazy, then dont worry about hell calm down eventually, hes just exited for his new home.


• Enroll in training classes


• Well since you are doing so well with training, I would say just keep doing what you are doing. For jumping, I say "off" pick the legs off my and dance the dog backward. when the dogs sits, I say "good boy" So they learn that jumping makes me unhappy, and sitting makes me happy. I am sure the energy thing is going on there, but you can work on that. If he pulls hard on the leash, give him less leash, you may be giving him too much leash. Keep up the good work.


• We have a golden retriever too, and he is a crazy loon as well. Because he is so totally nuts (like yours), we had an electric fence installed so we don't deal with the leashes or leads anymore (which is also safer for us!). We have gotten used to the crazy excitement when it's time to go out. He was a jumper too.
  
  If he jumped on us, we take both paws on our hands and kind-of throw them down while saying NO! We then tell him to sit while showing an open hand (as a crossing guard shows for STOP) and say "DOWN". He remains calm for about 10 seconds. If more time is needed to open the door we keep repeating it til his breathing returns to (almost) normal. Also, for some reason, when you tell him to sit, he sits on my feet with his back to me, plus he is a "leaner".
  
  But he is 4 years old and still goes crazy when it's time to go out or when we come home (even if we've been gone for 3 minutes!). We've actually decided that he's a Golden and that's the way he'll be and that eventually as he ages he'll calm down (I'm told it's around 6). We make sure nothing breakable is by the door and that both of our feet are firmly planted so we don't get knocked over, and take a deep sigh when he's finally out in the yard.
  
  The electric fence was professionally installed and works great, although he needed a heavy-duty collar and some extra training because, well, he's a Golden Retriever!
  
  He is also not good on a leash - he doesn't pull so much, it's that he can't stay on one side and goes back and forth, so the fence saved us an awful lot of aggravation. If he must be on a lead, we use a very short leash to provide better control. He is very good in the car once we taught him that he can't sit on my lap as I drive, but he insists on sitting behind the wheel when he's waiting for my return.
  
  Good luck with your crazy fuzzy doggie! You may have to resign yourself that some things are inherent in the breed and make some adjustments to accomodate his nuttiness.
  
  As to the water - he won't go in a little pool but loves biting water coming from the hose or sprinkler. (Start with that if you can). Ours was 2 before he discovered that it's fun. But be careful as goldens have a tendency to have sensitive skin and after a day of playing with the sprinkler and getting soaked to the skin, tends to get dry scabs on his chest and ears ($30 spray remedy from the vet). And when the sprinkler gets turned off, he gets a little depressed, but a new tennis ball cures that pretty fast!
  
  Again, good luck!


• well when he jumps (my neighbors do this) they step on his back paw. not to hurt him but it makes them stop jumping then you can yell at him in a deep but somewhat louder voice "no!" and if you keep repeatidly doing this it might work. i have an Australian Shepherd mix puppy that is like almost 9 months i think. she just had her toe amputated and it was hard to keep her from jumping cuz she had to take it easy for so long that she just had soo much energy. i dont know how to get him not afraid of water but just do the best that you can like maybe take him to a lake and play fetch and play around with him in the water or just buy a little baby plastic pool and fill it up with water and let him swim and splash in that. just an idea though.

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Dog Health Questions: Bird dog training cost.?

What can I expect to pay to have my German Shorthair Pointer field trained. I am looking for average cost. Also cost to train a Chesapeake Bay Retreiver to duck hunt, or are they about the same? All help appreciated. Thanks.

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Anything over $500.00 is way too much.

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Dog Health Questions: I HAVE A 8 MONTH OLD DOG THAT I TAKE TO DOG TRAINING CLASSES, BUT HE IS SO SCARED OF THE BIGGER DOGS BARKING. ?

PLEASE CAN ANY ONE HELP

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There was an extremely vocal & overly exuberant Dalmatian at the obedience club I attend. On each occasion the instructor would take the dog in hand & firmly correct it.

Speak to the instructor as all the handlers & dogs are there to learn obedience.

If you are calm & confident, your dog with feel that you can control his environment I keep him safe.

Good luck training your dog.

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• Talk to the instructors, they can see what is causing it.


• It probably hurts his ears a lot. The bigger dogs make LOUDER sounds so it might be hurting his ears


• when he acts scared or nervous, don't coddle to him. petting or soothing will be mistaken for a reward. tell him NO, then ignore the behavior. when he acts appropriately, reward him with something he REALLY likes (i.e. toy, treat, petting, praise) he'll soon figure out that acting correctly will get him what he wants.
  as he becomes more used to the other dogs barking, he'll stop being scared, because he'll know that acting good will get him a reward. training class is the best thing you could do for him, because the only way to correct a behavior that's undesirable is to put him in that situation and get him to do what you want.
  distracting him with a command is another good thing to do. when he acts scared, you can have him do some tricks. he'll learn that the noise is not going to make any difference to him.
  
  practice, practice, practice!!


• I agree with talking to the instructor. There is no reason you (and your poor dog) should have to put up with uncontrolled barking. Especially if it's affecting his ability to learn (scared dogs can't learn).
  
  I'm surprised they've allowed it this long, since it can't be easy to teach class trying to talk over dogs barking!
  
  This is a situation that needs to be addressed -- for everyone's sakes. The owners of the barking dogs need to know that they need to get a handle on that problem as well.


• keep going - eventually your dog will learn that its okay.. the worst thing you can do is drop out of your class.. this will teach your dog that there are things to be scared off.. so.. keep going


• I agree with DeeDawg. Your energy through the leash is what he is feeding off. Are you nervous about the larger dogs? You need to stand calm & assertive so that your dog knows without a doubt that you can handle any situation. Once you are assertive & calm, your dog will relax & trust that you are leading him. Do not pet him and reassure him.


• This site has lots of information to help you learn how to help your dog.
  
  www.fearfuldogs.com

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Dog Health Questions: Has anyone heard of a company called BarkBusters? They are a dog training company. Before I hired them.....?

I wanted to see if there was any bad reviews out there or if anyone had had a bad experience or even if someone loved their work.

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I have seen their signs around here and they are new to me. Ask if you could see them at their job. See what they do to train your dog not to bark. Ask a ton of questions. Always ask how long each trainer has been in the training field. You could get a kid who has had a 6 week training coerce and no clue how to train even a duck!!!

Always do alot of homewhork on a company before bringthem into your situation. They can do more harm than good.

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• I work for a vet and we've had a few clients use them. They are great because they are a lifelong training system. That is the best feedback we've gotten. We have an owner with a very dominant/aggressive Doberman that they started with BarkBusters when he was 4 months old. They periodically have dominance issues with him, and with the help of BarkBusters they've been able to make him into a well behaved and well adjusted dog. I would strongly recommend them based merely on their experiences with BarkBusters.


• they are a rip off. i paid them 350.00 for a years worth of training which with my dog they said that it may take a while and after 6 visits with very little results i called them to see if we could schedule a visit and work a little harder with my dog. Instead of working harder with her they decided to ditch us and take our money. now i cant get a refund and my dog is still bad. they also have very abusive techniques, they throw pillows with chains in them toward your dog, and make you growl at them. i will never reccomend these ppl to anyone.

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Dog Health Questions: Who has a better puppy training course? Petsmart or Petco?

I want to enroll my puppy in a dog training course at either one of these places. Here's my deal, okay so my brother in law manages the Petsmart closest to my home and he says tha they are much better. The Petco by my home is much much closer and they claim that they are better. They are both about the same price but I don't know who's telling the truth and who really has certified trainers. If you know please help me out! Thanks!

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I work at Petsmart and before people heckle me about anything I want to say, I won't boast. It really is personal preference. Even private trainers who are "certified" can still be bad trainers and people who aren't certified can still be the best trainers. I cant speak for petco but Petsmart actually trains their people and makes them work with an experienced trainer. Unless that particular store has people with questionable morals, most people don't take on classes on their own unless the experienced trainer feels they're ready. At my store there have been quite a few trainers I don't care for and only one I recommend people to.
Also, certification differs greatly with pet training. People disapprove of various methods all the time. I've had people argue with me that shoving a dog's face in it's feces is the best potty training method and hitting a dog when it "acts out" is the best way to control them.
I just pray you don't go to someone who uses aggressive methods to train dogs. I have had a family member take his dog to a private trainer that used spiked training collars and shock collars to train his dog. Before working at petsmart I took my dog to a private trainer that treated the dogs very well and only used positive reinforcement.
You need to set up a meeting with any trainer of your choice and have them show you their methods of training. Also take into consideration the trainer his/herself. See if they can be stern but non-aggressive and make sure they're not too sweet or shy as they may not be able to handle the dog.

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• Of course they will boast about themselves.... No good business will say "we suck."
  
  With either place it's literally a shot in the dark, a crapshoot if you will - some places have decent trainers who know what they're doing, others have crap trainers that learned to train by watching a couple of videos. Either way they tend to focus on ONE training method (which is the petsmart/petco approved method) and won't even consider trying another even if your dog doesn't respond.
  
  If i where you i would try looking for accredited trainers that are associated with your local kennel club, or at least someone who has years of experience with various training methods.


• Honestly, they are about the same. There really isn't an accredited certified trainer program. People go through programs and think they can call themselves "certified trainers" but it's really just BS. Both will claim they are better because they want the business. Either will be fine to teach you and your dog basic house manners.
  
  I prefer to look for dog training clubs or independent training centers as the folks there typically practice what they preach. I would rather have a trainer who has trained her dog into the upper level of competetive obedience/agility/rally teach me about dog manners than some "certified trainer".


• hmm.. around here, PetSmart doesn't have trainers but PetCo does. These kinds of trainers are not certified nor had any real canine psychology training. They have been through the "PetCo" trainers training and basically take already good puppies and teach them to sit. I actually get the referrals from many of our local PetCo trainers when the issues fall outside of their comfort zone. They can't and won't deal with anything other than perfect puppies and do not have the skills to deal with behavioral issues or more complex issues. I would highly recommend you find a certified trainer and spend your money there. Of course good trainers are a crap shoot so use the "find a professional" link on the IACP (http://.canineprofessionals.com) to find one. Good luck.


• It depends...
  
  Mostly on the trainer that the store happens to employ. I work at petsmart, my store has a GREAT trainer who is very flexible with techniques. He has used snapple lids to clicker train shy sensitive dogs (regular clickers were too loud!) using 100% positive reinforcement only to using leash corrections/prong collars for more difficult dogs. He's been training for over 18 years and actually trained for the US Army. Outside of his training in petsmart he is very active with Search and Rescue training new dogs and he works his own dog. On the flip side there is a store in my district who's trainer has never even owned a dog.
  
  Long story short - you have go and meet with the trainers talk to them both before you decide.


• They're both pretty piss poor. The reason is that the trainers are basically given a big handbook to teach from. They are not allowed to deviate from that handbook, which is impractical because all dogs are individuals with their own unique problems and ways of learning things.
  
  I would find a good, qualified trainer in your area. You might need to pay a bit more, but in my opinion if you go to either petsmart or petco you're waisting your money. You'd be better off reading a dog training book and teaching from there.
  
  Here's a link where you can find qualified trainers in your area:
  http://www.apdt.com/petowners/ts/default…


• Neither. Call a few local vets and ask for reccomendations in your area. Petsmart is terrible. They carry a small supply of overpriced junk. They are corporate minded and carry products based upon money. There trainers for the most part have limited or no experience in dog training. They read a manual and simply go thru a script. My biggest peeve is that the employees will answer your questions with the wrong answer and try to act like they know what there talking about.


• I wouldn't go to either of those because they don't have the schooling for dog training they are people that think they can train dogs. Trust me my mutt named Titan was in rolled in pet smart, because he wouldn't stop biting well lets say she got bit more on the way she acted then I did. I end up training my dog with a dog trainer on the side giving me tips. That had the classes be hind her.


• NEITHER.
  
  To be a trainer at either of those places means you flunked at restocking shelves or cashier or could not make it as the Wal Mart Greeter
  Seriously.
  
  Find an AKC obedience club near you and sign up with a real trainer who has titled dogs.
  
  http://www.akc.org/events/obedience/trai…
  
  Remember your dog does not need to be a purebred or AKC registered to participate in these classes.


• Ugh! Go to a real dog trainer. Sure they both have certified dog trainers...certified by Petsmart/Petco.


• Neither..


• neither

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training question?

i got a puppy and am training him while he is still young. he knows sit, stay, come, lie down, and some tricks. he gets some what excited when someone comes to the door, he knows not to jump but we want him to be calmer when someone comes to the door we tell him to sit then stay then we open the door. he has that part down. then we say 'say hi' but he doesnt know that yet once people come in he still stays but he moves around alot and gets really excited how can we get him to know that its ok to go 'say hi'

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leash him up before you open the door.. put him in the down/stay.. if he gets up, correct him and put him back into the down/stay.

Your guests should IGNORE him until you have given the release of "ok"

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• If your puppy can already do all that, whatever method you are using must be great. Just keep doing what you're doing, and he should do fine!Papaw


• well you have to teach him just not to jump and go crazy when people come over
  i had this problem with my dog too

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Dog Health Questions: If you could make a living wage as dog trainer would you do it?

Dog training involves being around animals, but sometimes it involves it involves animals with unpleasant behavioral problems. You get to pet the soft fur but sometimes you have to pick up the poop. Most of all you're really teaching the owners how to teach their own dogs in most cases.

If you knew you could make a living doing this kind of work, would you want to do it?

Why or why not?

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I have a Masters Degree and recently decided to stop the "formal education" and start Animal Behavior College Dog Training classes. I love it, and if I could do it full time I WOULD..but until it can pay me more than minimum wage, I can't. But part time for sure, it's not even a job to me...the poop doesn't bug me.

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• If I just had a chance of NOT working with people, I would, That's my main reason for replying YES to your question!


• If I loved doing it, then yes! My friend does it part time and loves it. His lab is the best behaved dog I'VE EVER SEEN!


• That would be a really nice job, cuz' sometimes animals are easier to deal with than humans and like the dog whisperer claims, they love no matter what, more than humans. So a troubled dog is worth the time and effort, and it would be a really nice feeling to help out the human owners and teach them how to properly train a dog, why do you ask, I'll work for you ;)


• I would love to do that type of work....I love animals, I have to admit that some of the stuff would be hard but just knowing that you are making a difference in the dogs and their owners lives just reassures me that I would be doing the right job.


• Nope.
  
  I've trained professionally off and on since I was a teenager, and I've found that (as you say) it's really about teaching people how to train their dogs -- you don't live with the dog, you don't do more than 10% of the training.
  
  And training people to understand how dogs think and why they should pay attention to that is too damned hard.
  
  I train my own dogs as a pastime. *That* I would do full time, if I thought I could make the same amount of money. Because then the only dorky human I'd be dealing with is *me*. ;)
  
  I have no problem picking up dog poop -- but trying to teach someone how to master timing for "Off!" is a pain in the butt.


• I whould if I know more bout training dogs. I would like to train horses but the same thing goes.


• I can gess teaching the owners is the hardest part.


• i would because i love working with animals but i am planning to go to coledge and become a vet. then life would be easier cause you get more than a living wage the more money you get the easier your life will be


• I would like to learn the proper technique for training dogs; however, I would not like to train them as a means for income. I have a greater interest in the medical field for humans.


• Of course - if it is what I wanted to do. Most of it, as you say, is about people and making sure the best possible relationship exists between people and their pets.


• What does living wage mean????


• Training the owners is what it's all about. I started out doing that with dogs and their owners. I still help out when I can,but I train other animals as well and love it. The type of training I do goes beyond the basics. I love what I do and if your question is can you make a living doing it, yes one can. It takes work and if you're willing to do it, it's all worth it. Best of luck;^)


• I am seriously considering going into that field myself. I truly love animals ans believe that if humans were better able to understand their and control their companions then we wouldn't end up with so many pets in shelters or living on The street just because the person who saw the little cutie didn't realize that they are a lot like children and have to be taught what it and is not acceptable. I am also interested in vet tech field also and may consider both as I believe that they will work well together.


• You can't make a living working with dogs alone, you have to work with their owners too ; they're the ones who pay you. Unfortunately people have incredibly false beliefs, don't believe the truth when it means they are wrong, don't do their homework training the way you tell them too, and blame the dog or the trainer when things don't work out the way they want. If it was just working with dogs dog training would be great.

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Dog Health Questions: What are the types of dog training?

name as many as you can

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Commands or training types?
Clicker Training
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Whistle
Agility
Obedience
Shutzhund
Guard/Police
Tracking/Search and Rescue
Service dogs-medical
....

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• Clicker training
  Come Command
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  Down Command
  Heel Command
  House-train
  Obedience Training
  Sit & Stay Command
  Sit Command
  Stay Command
  Teaching Not to Jump
  Teaching to Back Up
  Teaching to Fetch
  Teaching to Jump Through a Hoop
  Teaching Your Dog Manners
  Teaching Your Dog To "Leave It"
  Teaching Your Dog to "Play Dead"
  Teaching Your Dog to "Roll Over"
  Teaching Your Dog to "Shake"
  Teaching Your Dog to "Sit Up" or "Beg"
  Teaching Your Dog to "Wait"
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Dog Health Questions: How much is obedience dog training?

for a yorkie? for a 7 week course? what would a fair price be?

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For a group class, I can pay about $60.00 for an eight week course. If the lessons are individual, I can expect to pay $100.00 for six weeks, at a half an hour a lesson.

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• Petsmart charges $109 for 8 weeks, private groups are a little more, closer to $200


• The trainer we used yrs ago charged $90 for a 7 wk course. This was a group course of up to 10. For one on one training, she charges $25 per session/twice a wk for 5 wks, (so $250)


• I know a good trainer and she has AKC obedience and agility titles on her dogs and she charges $75 for a 9 week class although the last week is a party

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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training, Keeping dog from running over baby.?

My 9 month old likes to walk and play on the floor. My 2 month old puppy likes to play obviously and he likes to run. The problem I am having is the puppy will run and then right into the baby. Or run over the baby. I know keep him out of room and all that are a good thought. But I want him to be accustom to the baby. I do have a crate for the dog and he sleeps in the crate. What are some good training techniques to keep the dog from running over the baby or even trying to steal his food.

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OK - poor baby! I'm not an expert but I have a large dog who likes to run over my nieces and nephews (not on purpose, just play).

What I'm doing is teaching the kids to be calm around him and not giving him attention until he is in a calm sit/stay. The second he gets a bit rowdy - I send him to his "place". It's a mat in the kitchen where he must go as kind of a time out. Once he's calm, I release him.

When we have food - out the dogs go - to their place so we can eat in piece - that goes for everyone!

Good luck

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• I would respectfully suggest you read a couple of books and watch some videos on raising and training dogs. Also, I recommend two TV shows, "The Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Millan on the National Geographic Channel, and "It's Me or the Dog," with Victoria Stillwell, on Animal Planet. Both programs are very instructive and often deal with the issues you raise here. Good luck!

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Dog Health Questions: I'm in need of tips for dog training?

I have a border collie/lab mix who is a year old. He is very smart and has learned several tricks (speak, play dead, roll over etc.) however for the life of me I haven't been able to get the basics out of the way. Basically I need some pointers on "Come Here" and also I need some tips for keeping him from running out of a open door. Thank You

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Lucky for you, Border Collies and Labs are very smart!

What I did for my dog getting out of the front door, is I brought him to the door, stepped outside, and with the door open, pointed at the ground, had him look, and drew a line with my finger. I told him to, "stay there," took a few steps back, waited, then praised him and walked back in. Repeated the process about 5 times, and he picked it up. Might not work for you, but for the intelligence of your dog, trying it won't hurt.

With "come here," have the dog on a lead. When you tell him to "come here," pull the lead toward you, and when he gets to you, give him a yummy or a nice petting. Repeat this until he has it down, and repeat it even still, until you can trust him off lead to go to you when called, every time.

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• http://www.dogproblems.com/
  http://dogstardaily.com/
  http://www.canisclickertraining.com/
  
  There are three sources to get you started. The first is a paid site but the cost includes a book, articles and videos you can download free, plus access to a forum.


• The Dog Star Daily website has a FREE book you can download and read.
  
  http://www.dogstardaily.com-train-aft


• i once had a border collie. hope this helps:
  
  if you'd like your dog to sit... always have pocketed pants and put a good dog treat. he will sniff it and will eventually sit for its being to eat it.\ :)

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Dog Health Questions: Attack dog training????

I am considering buying a doberman puppy and when he gets bigger I will put him in attack dog training but I want to know if they would be more aggressive dogs if put in training like that, because I just want a dog that would only attack on command and I dont want him to be aggressive otherwise.

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You might want to have a look at your motivation for doing this since you won't get very far by calling it "attack dog training" and saying you want a dog to "attack on command".

Regarding schutzhund training it should only be undertaken in a dog that is mentally suited for it. The only way to find those is to find a responsible breeder with a history of breeding dogs that are successful in the schutzhund testing program.

If you go and ask them if their dogs are good "attack dogs", I can tell you that conversation will last about .5 seconds. Responsible breeders are very, very careful about where their dogs go so if you want one for the wrong reasons, don't waste your time.

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• They have courses for training a dog for protection, if well socialized and trained from a young age it should not make the dogg more aggressive. It should only teach him to PROTECT not to attack. A proper instructor should know your dogs' limits and not push them into an aggressive state.
  
  Good luck


• Just don't get a dog at all. As if you need a dog that will attack on command! What a loser.
  
  EDIT: nvm, he's 14, I won't make too much fun.
  
  EDIT 2: They don't need training to attack wild animals, they'll protect you fine without "attack dog" training.


• Then you had better get yourself a lawyer, because a so-called 'attack dog' is a liability. Unless you have A LOT of experience with dogs and put in A LOT of training - serious training - with a professional, you're going to and up with a dog that is a danger to yourself and the general public. Attack dogs are more in the realm of law enforcement than Joe Blow who wants to pump up his ego.
  
  If you want to protect yourself, get a licence to carry a concealed weapon. Or learn karate.


• the dog will learn to be more responsive to your voice and actually more under control if you are there to be trained also, don't send him away to be trained you as the owner go also so they can train you how to handle your dog go with a reputable trainer. I say this because of an incident that happened to me, a friend of mine had donated her dog to the police dept to train as an attack dog after 2 yrs of so- called training she took her dog back because they were not using or training the dog, she brought him to me and with out warning while i was talking to my friend her dog was standing by her, he leaped up unto my shoulder and snapped at my face luckily she had him on a leash and i had faster reflexes,all the K-9 dept did was mess him up they really were not trainers. when the dog was younger he was as sweet as could be, eventually she gave him away and 2 months later she found out the dog was euthanized because he bit someone pretty bad.
  
  normally the working breeds don't need attack training as they already have it in their instinct to protect if anything just basic obedience will do, if you are ever in real danger believe me the dog(dobie) will step right in to protect you.


• yeah, i've the same problem as you do,
  but since i get dog personal trainer,
  i don't have any problem again with that.
  source :
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Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Sources?

Looking for some good dog training sources, was'nt sure if
www.Effective-DogTraining.com was a good site for training, i have a Yorkie and need to puppy pad train him, any answers would be great!

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If you attempt to train with puppy pads your dog will pee in the house forever.

When the vet says that your dog cannot be taken out until after its injections/shots, this does not mean that it cannot be taken into your own fenced garden/yard. It simply means that your puppy must be kept away from anywhere that could have been contaminated by other dogs.
To help with it's socialisation you can visit friends, with the proviso that they do not have a dog. Your puppy can be carried around the outside perimeter of a supermarket; you can also stand outside the school gates to get it used to children. You can take it out in a car and park where your puppy can see passers by.

Please do not be tempted to train your puppy to eliminate in the house. It must be taken into your garden/yard every hour, after it eats or drinks and when it wakes up after a nap. You should also take it out just before you go to bed, every time you see it eliminate you must praise your puppy. I use a catch phrase when my puppy has a pee, I say “get one” while it is urinating and “big job” when it passes faeces. If you do this your dog will pee on command when it is older. (Unless it's bladder is empty)

You should set your alarm and try to take your puppy out about twice during the night. If like me you are a heavy sleeper and you don't trust yourself to wake up, take the lazy way out. My puppy's sleep in the laundry room until they are toilet trained, during the day I dip newspapers into the urine which it has passed in the garden and put these on top of a thick pad of newspaper at night, they are drawn to this because of the smell and they will pee on this during the night. Nevertheless I go to bed very late and get up very early when I have a puppy.

Eventually your puppy will go to the door when it knows that it wants to eliminate. In spite of the fact that I leave newspapers down at night my puppy's are clean from an early age. However they are like babies, they have no control until they are older. Regardless of how diligent you are your puppy could still have an accident in the house during the day, it you see it stooping or peeing, pick it up and let it finish in the garden/yard.

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Dog Health Questions: Dog training-aggression?

I am having trouble enrolling my 7 month old dog into beginner dog training classes. Petsmart and a couple others don't accept dogs with 'dog aggression' issues. My dog is an awesome dog but does not like other dogs at all and is cautious of new people too. I don't know what to do now!

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• Look in the area for training classes that will accept them.
  Also, in the meantime, get your dog better socialized - start by taking the dog somewhere that they can see other people and dogs, but not be too close to them. When the dog is sitting quietly, playing with a toy or you, quietly praise the pet the dog, and give her the occasional treat.
  Then, when a dog can handle this at a particular distance, move a little closer to the action.
  Do this gradually, a little bit at a time, so the dog can be comfortable first before being thrust into the midst of commotion.
  It will take time, but it will definitely be worth it in the long run.
  
  And for classes, keep checking your area. Check with local shelters or your vet for recommendations.


• If you attempt this on your own, you may increase any problems with your dog; the correction should not be harsh or ill timed or you will INCREASE the dog's "aggression".
  
  You should have a behaviorist asses if this is real aggression, probably based on fear, or just poor communication and excitement.
  
  If you have real fear based aggression - then you will want to desensitize and counter condition. This is a process of slowly (with enough distance to avoid high arousal) combining the fear stimulus (other dogs) with an extremely high value treat (never used for anything else). The timing of this is very important and strongly suggest you get a qualified person to help you.
  
  The following site contains behaviorists and certified trainers, people with real training, not just a website:
  http://www.apdt.com/ will have listings of certified trainers -probably in your area.
  
  Books you can use to begin training and building the correct relationship with your dog include:
  
  Dr. Ian Dunbar's Good Little Dog Book or
  Before & Affter Getting your Puppy: The Positive Approach
  
  Or a book written by a teaching dog:
  Sit, Down, Stay: Dog Training so Easy a Human Can Do It. by Dozer P. KingsburyPlease do something now, your dog is in a fear imprinting stage and can only get worse, rapidly.


• You need a private trainer or go to the library and get a training tape on teaching dog aggressive dogs. You need to take a strong stand with him, using a training collar and be stern when he gets aggressive, let him know you will not tolerate that behavior. Get his mind off the dog and on you by commanding him, sit, down stay.


• Read some books from the dog whisperer and get a personal trainer for your dog.
  
  My mother in law had this problem with her dog and found that because SHE got nervous with her dog being around other dogs, her dog could sense that and would bark and try to attack other dogs.
  
  I think if you read his books and try to bring the dog around people more and be happy and smile and relaxed your dog will relax too.
  
  Maybe try taking him to some dog parks in the area as well? So he gets used to being around other dogs? But make sure he has a good leash.


• The Humane Society, in the Minneapolis area anyways, offers classes for aggressive dogs as well as wallflowers. Seeing as your pup is only 7 mos. old, I would think that they'd be more than willing to work with you.
  
  We had a German shepard in one of our classes that wore a wire cage muzzle. There wasn't any issue. It was also in a huge open gym, so everyone was able to have their own space.
  
  Good luck!


• Fearfuld, great read suggestions. Add to that "Canine body language" by Brenda Aloff. This book will teach you to read your pups body language so you can redirect his behavior before anything bad happens. The problem with muzzles is that the more restraint you use on your pup, the more fearful it will become. Use a muzzle only if you feel eminant danger.


• Find a trainer to help you. Read
  
  Click To Calm
  Feisty Fido
  Control Unleashed
  
  to help you understand how you change how a dog feels about other dogs. Change the feeling and you'll change the behavior. Do not punish your dog for his behavior, often aggression is caused by fear.
  
  www.fearfuldogs.com/books.html


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Dog Health Questions: What is the best dog training method? And why do people in here hate Cesar Milan?

Every so often, someone in here goes on a soapbox rant about Cesar Milan. What is a better training method, and WHY is his so bad? If it works, what is the problem? I am really curious.

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I have never worked with nor met the man, can't hate someone I have never met in person. What we see on TV is an edited piece, not everything can be shown in the time slot he is given (can't remember if it is 30 mins long or 60 mins long). The man is not an actor, he has no formal training as one, just because he has a TV shows and does the occasional cameo does not mean he is an actor. He is a self taught behavioral based trainer, more emphasis on behaviorist than trainer. He has made it clear for the longest time that he does not train the dogs, he trains the people to train their dog. I can not deny that he has success in what he does, the proof is in the pudding. He was training long before he got a show, it is because of his successes that he even has a show. Have to admire a man who comes from nothing, immigrates to a country that now frowns upon the very thing that made up this country in the first place, and has built up his successes and is now doing well for himself. The man does have it right about calm and assertiveness, plus his discipline, exercise then affection.

There is NO best training method, it is absurd to think otherwise. No one training method is universally correct. As all dogs are different and respond differently to training methods. I personally believe in a balance of positive and negative, corrections and praise. As I feel like with anything in life, balance is needed.

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• Since this is the place for opinions, here's mine: His methods are not for people who need to be taught the most basic things about how to handle dogs. Some of these dogs have been allowed to get to a point where only time and/or a lot of fearless correction from a professional will work. Of course, he showcases those because it's dramatic and makes good TV. I think of Patti LaBelle who had poor Nasir in a cage in her garage, and no one could get near him for 3 1/2 years. And, I remember in one case he took a dog back with him to his training ground and kept it for a month.
  
  I haven't had access to his shows for quite a while, and didn't get to see many while I did, but if this is a common way for him to teach correct behaviors, it does show that these owners are clueless, and they need heavy duty teaching themselves as much as the dog does. Also, I saw at least one episode where he got physical with dogs, in the way dogs do with each other. But this is rather too harsh by many people's standards. And, most people are not going attempt to correct behaviors the way he does. If they had the right chutzpa (for lack of a better word) in the first place, they wouldn't need a trainer to come in.
  
  As for what's best, probably a variety of methods and assessing your dog to to find out which techniques would work best with his temperament. Dogs are different. I don't think "one size fits all".


• I think the training method depends on the dog. While I'm all for positive training I think my dog understands a bit more if I correct him for what he's done wrong as well. I don't agree with everything he does, like those little 'nips' he gives dogs with his hand for correction but I suppose it depends on what works for the dog. Also when he dragged that dog across the tile floor or whatever the type of flooring it was, the dog was absolutely terrified. Sure I want my dog to get over a fear, but thats not the way I would do it.


• One method fits all just doesn't work. Each breed or groups of breeds requires a different approach. A chow requires a different approach than a lab and a yorkie a different approach than a pekingese. Some things are one for all but after the very basic, sit, down, it's about each breed and sometimes each dog within the same breed.
  
  Milan is about making money of course.
  
  Dog training is 10% book work and 90% owner hands on and owner gut instinct provided the dog owner is of average intelligence and isn't a nut job.


• Because Cesar Milan is an ACTOR, not a dog trainer. So many people who armchair their dog training do not realize that and live in la-la land.
  
  I won't go into detail, as that has been done on here plenty of times, and all the articles are available for you to read yourself!
  
  The best dog training method is the one you find that fits for you and your local trainer that you use, not some TV fool out to make money. You cannot train a dog by watching TV or asking people on Y/A.


• The reason people say he is more of an actor than a dog trainer has nothing to do with acting. It's saying that he's more of an entertainer who is all style and little substance. When you see his shows, what do you watch? Do you watch how he actually trains the dogs or do you focus on him? I would be willing to say that most people focus on him. That's why people say he's an actor. He talks a lot but you don't see much on how the dogs are actually trained nor do you see him really teaching the owners on how to follow through with the training after he's gone.


• i am a groomer and i have worked with all breeds my whole life. The thing that you have to understand is understanding the breed that you have looks like a king charles and the nature of that breed .. I say displine in a postive manner and sometimes babying can be the worst thing makes them think there bad behavior is ok a pat on the head is fine.. easiest way i can sum it up ... there is always the option of going to school. People that hav things to say aboout cesar is because they are igorant to the subject of dogs there are very few people that truly understand dogs and the breeds therfore they do not understand him ... i hav a high respect ... He is one of the few thats knos that when a dog get men its for a reason and they are not a lost cause he trains them back


• I prefer marker training above all others.
  
  Cesar uses intimidation and out dated theories to "train" dogs. Mute the tv and watch the dogs. They are anxious and fearful, he increases their stress until the dogs give up.
  
  Also, he's an actor. No way in hell would I let some actor train my dog.


• Cesar Milan has had great success with training both dogs and their owners. If he makes money at the same time, more power to him. However, not every method works for every dog or every circumstance. If you are uncertain, talk with your vet. What is important is what works for you and your dog.


• I don't know, but I don't use a specific method. Just consistency, and good behavior equals good consequences. No treats. I use praising and playing. So many treat trained dogs won't do anything unless a treat is in hand. My dogs are on a raw diet, so treats are out, anyway.


• My issue with Cesar is not his training method it is the fact that he does not teach the people that actually live with the dog to maintain it. The food he supposedly developed is crap.


• Every method has its place. Every dog is different and they may respond to different methods.


• I think Cesar Milan is great and your right if it works and your not abusing the dog then whats the problem.


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• I don't hate Cesar Milan - who is he?

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Dog Health Questions: Any ideas on what to goggle for free advanced dog training websites?

I am intrested in furthering my dogs training. They have mastered basic obedience and now I would like to take them further. I am not quit sure what I want to to teach them to do but they love learning(and so do I) so much that it would be a shame not to teach them all I can. I am not sure the names of the different types of training or what they include. Any and all info appricated. Thanks!

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http://www.clickertraining.tv/subject.ht…a LOT of tricks
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